saying goodbye

my sweet nana, nancy jane fraser grua, who was too young to be called a grandma when i showed up on the scene, so from then on out was our nana, left this earthly life yesterday. she passed away with family around her, knowing she was loved. she went to the other side, straight into the waiting arms of her beloved husband, son, mother, and father. my sister told me she passed away while tony bennett was singing "nancy, with the laughing face." that somehow seemed so appropriate. we will miss her, but know she's now pain free and with others she loves and holds dear. her legacy of love and service to so many will live on and be an inspiration for me. she was a pink lady at the hospital in vernal, utah. she volunteered thousands of hours to not just that organization but numerous others. she knew how to give. she did not like having her photo taken, so i thank my sweet husband for capturing this photo two years ago. i love you nana.

If I don't see her each day, I miss her
Oh what a thrill, it is to kiss her
Believe me, I've got a case
On Nancy, with the laughing face

She takes the winter and makes it summer
And summer could take some lessons from her
Picture a tomboy in lace
That's Nancy with the laughing face

Have you ever heard mission bells ringing
Well she'll give you the very same glow
When she speaks you would think it was singing
Just to hear her say hello

I swear to goodness, you can't resist her
Sorry for you, she has no sister!
No angel could replace
Nancy, with the laughing face!

Keep Audrey Hepburn, and keep Liz Taylor
Nancy's the feature, they're just the trailer.
No angel could replace,
My Nancy with the laughing face!